Usa

The city extends across 439 square kilometers at the northern base of Kunisaki Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Suo with a population of 52,808 residents.

The area transformed from a southeastern part of Buzen Province into a modern city through multiple administrative mergers, with the final consolidation occurring in 1967.

The Usa Jingu shrine complex leads all 40,000 Hachiman shrines of Japan, drawing 1.8 million visitors annually to its vermillion buildings and traditional ceremonies.

The city maintains 24 elementary schools and three high schools while supporting agricultural activities, particularly rice cultivation and mandarin orange production.

The Senzai Farm contains the largest wisteria trellis garden in Kyushu, displaying 2,500 roses and cascading purple flowers between April and July.

Location: Oita Prefecture

Inception: March 31, 2005

Website: https://www.city.usa.oita.jp/

Shares border with: Beppu, Nakatsu, Bungotakada, Kitsuki, Yufu, Hiji, Kusu

Website: https://city.usa.oita.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.53200,131.34947

Latest update: June 1, 2025 02:44